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Limits no Limits_064

Item

A handwritten journal entry with a photograph of a sculpture and accompanying notes.
Title
Limits no Limits_064
Alternative Title
Limits no Limits
Creator
Karen Blessen
Date
2019
Description
'- The left page features a photograph of a colorful, abstract sculpture made of various materials, including paper and fabric, placed on a wooden surface. The sculpture has a central circular element with radiating shapes and textures.
- The right page contains handwritten notes in red ink, discussing the challenges of handling large-scale sculptures and the need for assistance.
Identifier
011_070419-091519_limits_no_limits
Dates Completed
July 4, 2019 - September 15, 2019
Keywords
Limited; No limits; Death and loss; Barbara Boster Phillips; Missing Barbara; Fourth of July; Fireworks; Mourning Don; Grieving with Poppy; Mending quilts; Stitching and bleeding; Non-profit struggles; Artist conflict; Solitary tree; Communion; Dark days; Giving up dream; Joy in 29 Pieces; Reframing work; Will Richey; Baby Sol; Family tree; Surgery recommended; Mass shootings; Kindness; I have a dream; Fashion diversion; Christian Dior exhibit; PINK banner; Right action; Kelly and Joe mosaics; Phoebe Little paintings; Kinder world logos; Teachers as love; South Dallas Cultural Center; Epiphany; Injured wings; Consciousness; Betrayal; 29 Pieces compilation
Transcription
'- Left Page:
They've been there for 15 years or more and they came back to me.
They provided a moment of truth. A reality bite. I needed 4 people to move them into
- Right Page:
Q They are HEAVY and required 4 people to move them 12 feet.
Q What am I thinking that I could handle the physical demands of large scale sculpture.
I can't not without the added demands of raising money to hire people.
So
PLAN B
Who
the gauge. Too much.
Rights
To inquire about usage, please contact Archives & Special Collections, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries. These images are for educational use only. Not all images are available for publication.
Is Part Of
Limited no Limits
Relation
Image Gallery